Traditional Guest Houses in Malancrav

Malancrav has several traditional guest houses ready to receive visitors. Besides the imposing Apafi Manor, the accommodation options managed by the Foundation Mihai Eminescu Trust include Malancrav 276, Malancrav 297 and Malancrav 335. Each of them is a great option for spending one night or a full vacation in this typical Saxon village.

The village

Malancrav is the village with the largest Saxon population in Transylvania. It was founded in 1305 and belonged from 1340 until the 18th century to the Apafi family. Following the political changes in the region, Malancrav eventually went into the property of the Hungarian royalty, the countess Susanne Haller being its last owner. The main attractions of the village are its large Romanesque church, a three-naved basilica with a 23 meters fresco in the central nave, the ecologic apple orchard, the traditional architecture and talented local artisans like Maria Nistor and Elena Neagu.

Accommodation and services

Malancrav 335 accommodates up to five people in three bedrooms decorated by local artisans. Located on 335 Crisului street, the guest house also has a beautiful garden where you can relax or enjoy all meals of the day.

Malancrav 297 or the ‘Theiss-Hof’ guest house accommodates up to six people in three bedrooms, while Malancrav 276 is the best option for larger families and groups of friends as it can accommodate up to eight people, seven adults and two children, in its five bedrooms. Located on the main street of the village, the guest houses also have beautiful gardens where you can relax and enjoy all meals of the day.

Things to do

Malancrav is included in the cycling trails that link the Saxon villages of Transylvania, and is a good mid-point for longer cycling tours. You can also spend one day vising the artisans, enjoying the delicious local recipes and taking a photo tour of its beautiful streets. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Sighisoara and Biertan are also easily reached from Malancrav.